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![Rachel](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/1/0/5/utbp_28958105.jpg?r=71269)
Soooo everyone my age is all about the claws so we’re thinking about having them at the wedding, looking for advice on this, if you know someone who has done this before Or you did it! Thanks!
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How can I put a date for Rehearsal & Bachelorette Party?
Hello, so I have a question about the itinerary for my Bachelorette. So Friday, we will be spending the whole day at the rodeo & making cowboy hats at home. Then Saturday, we will do a drag brunch...
![Jennifer](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/8/0/7/utbp_33398807.jpg?r=40745)
Hello WW Brides! Does anyone have experience in hosting or planning a Rehersal Dinner/Welcome Dinner or welcome cocktail event. I have been getting quotes higher than our wedding catering!
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I’m very torn between Palm Springs or New Orleans for my end of June bachelorette. Most people are coming from the East coast. Thoughts? Leaning more towards PS but opinions are welcome!
So this is way premature, but stress is my middle name at this point. I’m having a destination wedding, and we’re planning to have a farewell “brunch”. Brunch in quotes because we don’t really want to...
Both mine and my fiance's parents are hosting our engagement party. I am hoping to send out digital invites through paperless post or one of those websites. Basically, I would like to be in charge of...
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I’m so excited for the welcome bags I made for my bridesmaids I had to share! They will get them as they begin arriving (most are traveling) for the next week and a half of festivities. My...
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![Rachel](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/6/4/1/utbp_36859641.jpg?r=16556)
I will be a bridesmaid in two weddings next year. Both girls were in my wedding last year and I’m excited to celebrate them! However the demands and costs have been skyrocketing this month. Bride 1 I...
Hi all! I have a question regarding two bridal showers. My fiancés family wants to throw their own shower for me. I REALLY do not want two showers. Most of the family is within an hour drive and it...
![Alexa](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/2/7/0/utbp_37320270.jpg?r=14589)
So a little more explanation. I’m the (will be after my wedding in Feb) Matron of Honor for my friends wedding. Originally she was supposed to be married in May of 2023. I was planning all the usual...
![Kaymae](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/1/2/0/utbp_4042120.jpg?r=23564)
My fiance and I will be having a small wedding with about 21 guests. It'll only be family attending. My aunt has been helping plan the bridal shower, but I'm in charge of invitations. I've been told...
![Alexa](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/2/1/3/utbp_31758213.jpg?r=57529)
Two of my best friends are pregnant will be 4 & 6 months along for my weekend bachelorette trip. They are both committed to coming and haven’t voiced any concerns to me. I’m so appreciative that...
![Summer](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/1/2/4/utbp_8686124.jpg?r=75297)
So I'm planning my baby sister bridal shower (moms passed), and I'm struggling. I have over a year to plan, but given that her future in laws are a very tight family and insist 'every one' is invited...
My fiance's bachelor party is two days prior to our wedding because he didn't want his best man to fly across the country twice. In addition to the groomsmen and groomswoman, one of my bridesmaids...
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We’re taking our engagement pictures on Saturday and I’m so excited! It’s a dark photo I know but this is the general idea of what I’ll be wearing Saturday!☺️☺️🍂🍁🍂
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I’m the MOH for my best friend’s wedding and I’m wondering who is typically responsible for the bridal shower expenses? It has all fallen to me to plan and pay for the entire party, which is fine, but...
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Hi everyone still trying to give updates lol it really has been a great time. My Family showed up and out since Friday celebrating and Tomorrow it's another day of festivities some of them did things...
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![Jennifer](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/9/1/1/utbp_36858911.jpg?r=77009)
This is a rant and seeking for advice. We are having an “I Do BBQ” Welcome Party the day before the wedding for all our guests and it’s basically also our Rehearsal Dinner. The place that was supposed...
So I have a bridal party of 9, which is amazing and I can’t wait to celebrate with all those girls. Since they are sisters, sister in law, childhood besties, college bestie and cousin. However, I...